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Pavlik returns with second-round KO
Pavlik returns with second-round KO Staff report SAN ANTONIO Kelly Pavlik’s return to the ring
All clear at Austintown Wal-mart
All clear at Austintown Wal-mart Austintown police said someone called in a bomb threat at the
What’s clearing out Austintown’s Wal-mart?
What’s clearing out Austintown’s Wal-mart? The Austintown Wal-mart is being evacuated, township
Women of Color Expo honors and empowers women
Women of Color Expo honors and empowers women YOUNGSTOWN More than 100 women of all ages came
Pet Expo brings home the needs of furry friends
Pet Expo brings home the needs of furry friends NILES If there is an overriding theme of this
More changes and more tests await Ohio students
More changes and more tests await Ohio students BOARDMAN Students will take more tests and it
Marcellus shale means money for western Pa. land owners
Marcellus shale means money for western Pa. land owners LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA. Rich and Shirley
Block watchers stay alert but don’t challenge troublemakers
Block watchers stay alert but don’t challenge troublemakers WARREN The president of a
Egg hunt and fun draws families to Wick Recreation Area
YOUNGSTOWN Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t stop families from filling the Wick
UPDATE: Mega tickets sold in Boardman, Niles match 5 of 6 numbers, worth $250K each
UPDATE: Mega tickets sold in Boardman, Niles match 5 of 6 numbers, worth $250K each Associated
Toro-Bisker rite will be May 27 at Ali Baba Grotto
The parents of Melissa Toro of Boardman are announcing her engagement and coming marriage to Mathew Bisker, also of Boardman.
Gavala-Bunevich May 19 wedding plans announced
CANFIELD Christina M. Gavala and Jared D. Bunevich of Canfield are announcing their engagement and
Pecchia-McNeely rites planned at Old North Church
BOARDMAN Mark and Karen Pecchia of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
First Night panel elects new officers
First Night panel elects new officers YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown elected new officers at
American Girl Fashion Show should excite your little dolls
YOUNGSTOWN Local girls, their friends and families are invited to experience the American Girl
Winning ticket sold in Maryland
An official with the Maryland lottery says a record $640 million winning lottery ticket has been sold in Maryland, and there could be others nationwide.
Ruling drains 25 jobs from Patriot Water
Andrew Blocksom says next week he will give two-week notices to his 25 employees at Patriot Water Treatment LLC.
District seeks to strengthen standards at high schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The proposed update to the city schools
A fun, final night
Trumbull boys and girls all-star teams pick up a sweep at the Frank Bubba Classic By John Bassetti
Working toward the Tour
East Palestine native Alex Casi goes for a LPGA card By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Tony
Panel discusses changes to charter
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those attending a city charter-review
Williams loses to Lundy at Foxwoods
NABF lightweight champ survives knockdown Staff report MASHANTUCKET, CONN. Late in the first
Leader at air base calls on community to fight cuts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA The federal budget that proposes reductions in
Chaney graduate Cavanaugh is pleased to be back
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Youngstown The first question posed by a St. Christine
Public must sign in at CSB meetings
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County judge has refused to order Trumbull
The choir at Girard First United Methodist Church is preparing a cantata for Palm Sunday
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard A blend of choral music and narrative will
Ohio State is two wins away from first national championship in 52 years
Ohio State is two wins away from first national championship in 52 years Associated Press NEW
Students calculate costs at contest
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Civil and construction-engineering technology
Trial in shooting ends with hung jury
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A hung jury resulted in a mistrial for Earl Charity III on charges of
Hoodies with a Purpose
Many who attended the Hoodies with a Purpose rally Friday, most wearing hooded sweat shirts, say they want swifter justice in the Feb. 26 slaying of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
NASCAR changes All-Star race
NASCAR Wire Service Another year, another format for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Sprint
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.:
long odds
long odds Being shot to death in U.S.: 1 in 315 Getting struck by lightning in your lifetime: 1
Wendy’s: Our beef is ‘slime’-free
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio The Wendy’s Co. ran full-page advertisements in eight major
Measure would tax brine-recycling facilities
State Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, has introduced legislation that would tax fracking wastewater- recycling operations to offset infrastructure wear-and-tear from the oil and gas industry.
stock market Best 1st quarter since 1998
Associated Press NEW YORK The bulls weren’t bullish enough. The stock market just had its best
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Paul Ryan,
Apple pledge likely to boost China wages
Apple pledge likely to boost China wages BEIJING Consumers probably won’t have to pay more for
Surplus food
Surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, (formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery) food
palm sunday and holy week observances
The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of
Female jockey Sutherland will make history at Dubai today
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Chantal Sutherland will make history today as the
Who is the dullest of them all?
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Daft, dazzling in design but straining ever so hard to be
“kids’ choice awards 2012” (8 p.m., nickelodeon): Break out the green slime.
“kids’ choice awards 2012” (8 p.m., nickelodeon): Break out the green slime. It’s time for “Kids’
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Which religious pilgrimage is best? Pastor Emeritus Raymond Davis Jr.,
Fame eluded Swervedriver, but fans can’t forget group
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Selling out was never a consideration for ’90s U.K. act
313 sentenced to death in Ohio since ’81
Associated Press COLUMBUS An annual report on Ohio’s capital punishment system says 313
Americans bet $1.5B on Mega win
Associated Press CHICAGO Across the country, Americans plunked down an estimated $1.5 billion
Lawsuit seeks to close Austintown bar
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains is
Community service
Community service youngstown Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown and Vicinity
Indians blow late lead vs. Reds; Pirates tie
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Todd Frazier, Juan Francisco and Ryan LaMarre homered in a
Friday around the NFL
Saints coaches begin appeals The agent for the Saints’ Joe Vitt says his client has decided to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.29 —0.06 Avalon
Valley residents not immune to lottery fever
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Someone, somewhere might be a half-billion
Former FBI agent arraigned on domestic violence charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former FBI agent and Youngstown
Oosthuizen, Davis share lead at Houston
Associated Press HUMBLE, Texas Brian Davis changed his life last year, and he’s finally seeing
Jump in consumer spending brightens outlook
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in
US complains to Russia about envoy’s treatment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration has complained to Russia about harassment
Scripture reveals God’s promises
We see many references in Scripture that speak to us concerning God’s promises of provision. He
US president acts to repair relationship with Pakistan
Editorial: There’s no denying the fact that having Pakistan as a friend rather than an enemy makes it easier
Butler holds on to defeat YSU
Staff report NILES Butler scored three runs to break a tie in the sixth inning and held on late
Fund mental health care
Opinion: The Cullman (Ala.) Times: Mental health care is a growing concern and need among many Alabamians,
Kentucky, Louisville end rhetoric, and tip it off
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Kentucky coach John Calipari likes to say there are no rivalry
CNX Gas to lease space in Leetonia
The Columbiana County Port Authority has approved a lease agreement with CNX Gas Co. LLC, operators of Consol Energy, for an office space in Leetonia.
newsmakers
newsmakers Jerry Lee Lewis weds for seventh time NATCHEZ, Miss. Jerry Lee Lewis has wed for
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Lettau, 27, of 5275 Pine Tree Lane No. 3,
‘CRUCIFIXION’
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Ray Simon’s “The Crucifixion” painting will
the artist
the artist Ray Simon Artist Ray Simon of Youngs-town is nationally known for his works featuring
Holy Week services set at St. Columba
Staff report youngstown St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., has announced its schedule of
Pope’s visit to Cuba a mixed bag
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba will not produce much change, but everybody — the Pope, the Cuban
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 5 u9 6 2 vA 9 4 wJ 8 7 3 The
mahoning valley | Easter egg hunts today
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up indictments on the following people this week. Harry
birthdays
birthdays Actor Richard Chamberlain is 78. Actress Shirley Jones is 78. Musician Herb Alpert is
Election reform debate rages
Opinion: COLUMBUS Politicians could make it a lot easier for Ohioans to participate in elections, if they
Recycling event
Recycling event BOARDMAN Mahoning County Recycling Division will sponsor the Green Idol Earth
Kyrie Irving injured as Cavs routed by Bucks
Associated Press CLEVELAND The news was all good for the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The
Palm Sunday | Special events
Special presentations are planned at area churches and include: Canfield Christian Church, 123 S.
Gamblers extend Phantoms’ skid
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. The Youngstown Phantoms’ season-long struggles on the power play
UK political crisis
UK political crisis LONDON Fuel pumps are running dry. Tempers are running high. And Britain’s
Air Force debated 9/11 remains disposal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Newly released Pentagon documents show that U.S. Air Force officers
Lawsuit claims charges were in retaliation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A civil lawsuit alleges city police filed
Crosby’s 4 points trigger triumph
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. A swollen nose couldn’t stop Sidney Crosby from enjoying a four-
Obama could be in bind in campaign over gay marriage
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine President Barack Obama could be caught in an election-year
Memorials for Martin set Sunday in Warren
Staff report WARREN Friends of the four people who died in a house fire March 3 in Warren are
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